The January 12 Friday Finds are here!
Hello, my friends & welcome to the January 12 Friday Finds Fun!
I hope you enjoy this week’s post, and be sure you leave a comment below to vote for your favorite find of the week.
Peace & Love
Note: I will share purchase links on all recommended items if possible. Every purchase made through my links helps support this blog.
January 12 Friday Finds Indie Author News
Do you have a new book releasing soon, a special promotion coming up, or any other news of your author life I can share with my readers?
In the reported book and author news this week…
Tom Tracy has released his latest Scoochie & Skiddles book along with this note.
Author’s Note: This book has been nearly 30 years in the making. Some Families, All Families is my love note to the 100s of families I’ve worked with as a clinical social worker who shared with me they felt invisible. To them, I say, “You are seen, you are valued, and your story is worth telling.”
Review coming this week on my blog!
- Hardcover Book
- Tracy, Tom (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 34 Pages - 10/01/2023 (Publication Date) - Scoochie & Skiddles, LLC (Publisher)
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Lauren K. Roberts is currently looking for ARC readers for her second book, a romantic suspense called The Breadcrumb Game. The planned release date is March 26.
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January 12 Friday Finds Books
I’m working my way through Elizabeth Pantley’s series, The Magical Mystery Book Club. This is such a cute concept and a fun series. Watch for my review feature before Book 6, “Sprites and Scuttlebutt” releases on March 5.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Pantley, Elizabeth (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 305 Pages - 02/15/2024 (Publication Date) - Better Beginnings, Inc. (Publisher)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Pantley, Elizabeth (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 702 Pages - 11/23/2022 (Publication Date)
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A new Owl’s Nest cozy mystery will be released in May from C.S. McDonald, Long Lost Lies, Book #5. We only thought The Felonius Finale was … the final book in the series. I’m tickled that it’s not. This would be a great time to catch up on the series or refresh yourself so you are ready for the new release. I know I can’t wait.
Speaking of C.S. McDonald, did you know she and fellow author Lauren Carr have a podcast titled Authors Off the Cuff? Authors Lauren Carr and C.S. McDonald have written over 60 best-selling and critically acclaimed mystery novels. After decades of working with authors, publishers, editors, and other industry professionals, Lauren and Cindy are sharing the benefit of their experiences with fellow writers, newbies, and not-so-newbies alike.
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Top 5 Best-selling Children’s Books on Amazon Today!
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Robinson, Tom (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 298 Pages - 10/01/2001 (Publication Date) - Everything (Publisher)
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- McDonald, Megan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 168 Pages - 04/10/2012 (Publication Date) - Candlewick Press (Publisher)
- Hardcover Book
- Beaty, Andrea (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 32 Pages - 09/03/2013 (Publication Date) - Harry N. Abrams (Publisher)
- School Zone (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 08/14/2013 (Publication Date) - School Zone (Publisher)
- Hardcover Book
- White, E. B (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 192 Pages - 04/10/2012 (Publication Date) - HarperCollins (Publisher)
January 12 Friday Finds – Recipes
An instant New York Times bestseller
Vermont―arguably the OG farm-to-table state―is celebrated through 100+ recipes and stories from celebrated pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado.
When Gesine Bullock-Prado left her Hollywood life in 2004 and moved to Vermont, she fell in love with the Green Mountain State’s flavors and six unique seasons. Spring, summer, fall, and winter all claim their place at this table, but a true Vermonter holds extra space for maple-forward mud season―that time of year before spring when thawing ice makes way for mucky roads―and stick season, a notable period of bare trees and gourds galore prior to winter.
In My Vermont Table, Bullock-Prado takes readers on a sweet and savory journey through each of these special seasons. Recipes like Blackberry Cornmeal Cake, Vermont Cheddar Soup, Shaved Asparagus Toasts, and Maple Pulled Pork Sliders utilize local produce, dairy, wine, and flour. And quintessential Vermont flavors are updated with ingredients and spices from Bullock-Prado’s own backyard. With stunning photography, Vermonters and visitors alike will revel in a seat at this table.
100 full-color photographs
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Bullock-Prado, Gesine (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 288 Pages - 03/14/2023 (Publication Date) - Countryman Press (Publisher)
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Did you enjoy the 14 Chili recipes for a cold, winter day in the newsletter?
Here are my “secret ingredients” for making chili:
A little bit of beer is one of my secret ingredients, and while it doesn’t make the chili taste like beer, it adds really great flavor.
Add a bit of chocolate. I prefer a couple of squares of Baker’s Chocolate, but I’ve been known to use Hershey’s Kisses in a bind! This is especially helpful when using home-canned tomatoes. It cuts the acidity just the right amount.
- One 4 oz. bar of Baker's Unsweetened Baking Chocolate Bar with 100% Cacao
- Count on the quality of Baker's, America's favorite baking chocolate since 1780
- Unsweetened chocolate squares with no sugar added so you can sweeten recipes your way
- Made with 100% cacao with no added ingredients
- Contains one (1) 32.1-ounce bulk party pack of HERSHEY'S KISSES SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Candy
- Delicious, shareable HERSHEY'S KISSES candies for your office breakroom, party gift bags, daily lunch boxes and family movie nights
- Bulk, kosher-certified, gluten free dark chocolate candy individually wrapped for lasting freshness and convenient sharing
- Perfect for Saint Patrick's Day, Mother's and Father's Day celebrations and birthday parties
January 12 Friday Finds – Creative Projects
Since we talked about the Original Turtle Jewel Pin Loom in the newsletter, I won’t go into detail here but will leave you with a link to read more.
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This card is the perfect gift for the maker in your life! Let them pick their own project.
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With Valentine’s Day looming, this is the perfect time to practice your chocolate-making skills. (or buy the kit and let them make their own chocolate truffles!
January 12 Friday Finds – Trivia
Last week’s trivia question had several different answers. While I was thinking of “Big Brother is Watching You!” several readers had a little different take on it. So everyone who sent in an answer, will be entered in the monthly drawing.
Here is this week’s question for you to ponder.
Which art technique involves decorating fabric by applying wax and dye, with the wax preventing the dye from reaching certain areas?
Newsletter subscribers get an extra entry by leaving a comment on this blog post.
The drawing will be held the first week of February.
January 12 Friday Finds – Blog News
What are some of your favorite blogs to visit each week?
I always enjoy reading posts from fellow bloggers. Have you checked these out? They are well worth your time.
If you missed one of my reviews in the past week, here’s an easy link to find them all. Be sure you check out the giveaways. There are some great prizes this week!
How many questions from today’s post can you answer?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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Hi Gina,
I had no idea, but my wife knew that the answer was Batik. After almost 30 years, she still manages to impress me!
Is the answer tye-dye?
Good guess…but not quite
For trivia contest I think the answer is something like Batik. Hope I Win.
You got it, Crystal. I have your entries! Good luck.
To enter the trivia contest in hopes of winning my answer to trivia question is well I have two answers and they are: Decoupage and Batik
Hope I Win
Great finds! I love trivia questions too! I think the answer is Batik. I never heard of it but it sounds really neat!
Have a great weekend!
Thanks Jessica! I love trivia so thought I would throw some in for a while. I’m trying to mix it up between books, crafts, & food!